Petticoat Larceny
“IT'S TUNE-IN TIME FOR LAUGHS!”
Synopsis
An 11-year-old radio star decides to throw in her scripts and go undercover to get a better feel for her roles, but when she is kidnapped, trouble soon follows in this comedy.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 17, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ben Holmes
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Townley, Stuart Palmer
- Original Score
- Roy Webb
- Original Title
- Petticoat Larceny
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ben Holmes
Jack Townley, Stuart Palmer
Roy Webb
Frank Redman
Harry Marker
Bert Gilroy
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Holmes
Director
Jack Townley
Screenplay
Stuart Palmer
Screenplay
Bert Gilroy
Producer
Frank Redman
Director of Photography
Harry Marker
Editor
Renié
Costume Design
Roy Webb
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Petticoat Larceny
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Petticoat Larceny about?
An 11-year-old radio star decides to throw in her scripts and go undercover to get a better feel for her roles, but when she is kidnapped, trouble soon follows in this comedy.
Who directed Petticoat Larceny?
Petticoat Larceny was directed by Ben Holmes.
Who stars in Petticoat Larceny?
The principal cast of Petticoat Larceny includes Ruth Warrick, Joan Carroll, Walter Reed, Wally Brown, Tom Kennedy.
When was Petticoat Larceny released and how long is it?
Petticoat Larceny was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for Petticoat Larceny?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Petticoat Larceny was composed by Roy Webb.